Leviton zaps electronics import supply chain

Electronics manufacturer Leviton has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission in regards to the sale and use of electronic circuit interrupters made by several Chinese manufacturing firms. The complaint, filed on Sept. 3, al-leges trademark infringement on three patents, which would be violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

All of the companies named above, plus any parties interested in the outcome of the case, are invited to send their comments to the ITC over the next 30 days. The six-person ITC commission will decide whether to forward the case to an administrative hearing judge, who will hold hearings and then rule on whether the charges of patent infringement on the circuit interrupters is valid, according to Peg O’Laughlin, public affairs officer for the U.S. ITC. The six members then review the judge’s decision and make the final determination, she said. A further appeal process through a court of law is possible, however.

Comments from interested parties and members of the public, which should not exceed five pages in length, should address whether issuance of an exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order in this investigation would negatively affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers.

Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact 202-205-2000. Letters can also be sent to the U.S. International Trade Commission at 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436

CertainTeed offers hip and ridge accessory

The product is 12 inches wide and has an 8-inch exposure and carries the same warranty as the field shingles that are installed with it. It meets UL Class A fire resistance and UL 997 wind resistance. It’s currently available in select regions of the United States.

Cedar Crest features blended, consistent colors for a cohesive appearance that blends with the colors of CertainTeed’s Landmark and Presidential Series shingles.

According to CertainTeed, the product provides contractors with a durable finishing touch for high-quality, well-designed roofs.

Uniboard partners with California Closets

Quebec-based Uniboard, a manufacturer of engineered wood products, has entered into an exclusive supplier agreement with California Closets for the manufacture and distribution of thermofused melamine panels in the southeastern U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Uniboard will supply panels for California Closets’ Lago collection of faux wood veneer in six colors and designs.

Uniboard Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG, is a leading North American manufacturer of engineered wood products, making raw particleboard, high density and medium density fiberboard, of which more than 50% is converted into value-added melamine and laminated flooring products.

Based in San Rafael, Calif., California Closets is owned by The Franchise Co. It has franchisees in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico.

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